Why Career and Technical Education at Western Michigan University?

This online program requires only a few face-to-face meetings. Students create a custom track so they can meet career goals without taking a break from their current lifestyle. There are two specializations to take you to the next level.

Troops-to-Teachers
All veterans with a bachelor's degree and related business or industrial-technical work can obtain their teaching certification entirely online. This option allows people to share their education and life experiences with the next generation of students.

Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification
Designed for non-traditional students with a bachelor's degree in a teachable area like Business, Industrial Technology, or Family and Consumers Sciences, this program allows students to meet requirements for Initial Teacher Certification. Graduates will be prepared to teach career and technical education courses and develop and implement new curricula at secondary and post-secondary levels. While not completely offered online, students can complete teaching hours at schools near them.